Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Shipwrecks & the sea, all years

Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Shipwrecks & the sea

Shipwrecks & the sea, 1923

136 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Wrecked in Gale Schooner and Men Lost on the Westralian Coast Perth

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 22 September 1923 · page 2

Four man are missing from the schooner Eagl Flowor, which was wrecked on the coast, 60 miles north of Fromantic, in the torrific, gale…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Hotel Wrecked

Young Witness · Saturday 22 September 1923 · page 2

At Gundagal the storm was very severe, and much damage is reported. The balcony of the Club House Hotel was carried away…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Caretaker's Residence Wrecked a Young Mother's Narrow Escape

Young Witness · Saturday 22 September 1923 · page 2

The residence of Mr. W. Cartwright caretaker of the Young cemetery, which is situated across the road opposite the cemetery was…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

No Wireless Steamer's Loss London

Southern Morning Herald · Monday 24 September 1923 · page 1

Further remarkable evidence was give at the inquirey into the lass of the steamer El K[?]h[?]ra, 2034 tons, which was on a voyage to the Mediterranenn in July,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

The Storm Damage in the District Gunning Park a Wreck Gunning

Southern Morning Herald · Monday 24 September 1923 · page 1

Conshlerable damage was done during the gale on Thursday. Half the roof of the Supply Stores was blown away, and some shop verandalis in Yass-Street. The…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Steamer Supposed Lost

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 September 1923 · page 4

The captain of the German steamer Hagen. which arrived in Sydney this morning, expressed the opinion that the steamer Baron Blantyre is lost…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Steamer Ashore

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 2

A message was received by the. Pennant Hills wireless station stating that the Burns Philp steamer Montoro had run ashore on Young Reef, off…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Overdue Schooner Arrives in Port Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 2

The missing schooner, Louis Theri[?], which is overdue by many days between New Zealand and Sydney, renelied Port [?]son to-day at 2.30,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

On Reef Burns Philp Steamer Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

The Burns Phlip steamer Montoro, according to a wireless received today, ran ashore on Young Reef, off Thursday Island, shortly after…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stranded Steamer. Warship to the Rescue

Young Witness · Saturday 13 October 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.—No further tidings have been received in Sydney regarding the suranded steamer Montoro. None is expected before…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Guns and Opium On Dutch' Steamer for Chinese Risings Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 October 1923 · page 2

While searching the Dutch steamer Palembung, which arrived in Sydney this morning, Customs searchers discovered stowed away near the bollers,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer Sinking New, York

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 2

The passenger steamer Sawmill, 1975 tons, has reported herself sinking in heavy seas south-west of Jamaica. The passengers are taking to the boats…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer Sinking Passengers Take to Boats New York

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 October 1923 · page 4

The passenger steamer Sanguil, 1975 tons, reported herself as sinking in heavy seas to the south-west of Janmiea. Passengers are taking to the boats…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

In Atlantic Steamer Missing Eighty Persons Aboard Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 1

Word has been recived in Sydney that the Federal Line [?] West[?]land, is missing. It is feared the vessel [?]ered [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Overdue Steamer From Japan to Sydney. SYDNEY

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 2

Anxiety is felt for the Japanese steamer Cobun Mara, bound for Sydney from Japan with a cargo of oak. She is fourteen days overdue…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Overdue Steamer Arrives

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 2

The overdue Japanese steamer [?] Maru reached Sydney to-day. It transpired that the vessel's departure from Japan was delayed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Steamer Afire. No Further News

Daily Witness · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 2

SYDNEY, This Day.—No further news was received to 11.30 to-day regarding the steamer Koranna, which was reported yesterday as racing…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

On Fire at Sea The Steamer Korana SYDNEY

Southern Morning Herald · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 2

The stenmer Kor[?], which left Sydney on October 5 for Durban, is on fire at sen. She is retur[?] to Athany with her…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire on Steamer Well Under Control Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Friday 9 November 1923 · page 2

Advice received this afternoon by the agents was to the effect that the fire on the steamer Koranna was well under control…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Abominable Attempts To Wreck Tramcar SYDNEY

Southern Morning Herald · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 2

To determined attempts were made at Burwood last night to wreck a tram. It was the same tram each time. First a heap of stones was found on the rails…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →